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I have erratic heartrate several times a week, mostly when lying down or at rest. what could cause this?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Many types of: Arrhythmia out there...Some benign...Some not so much...An event of holter monitor may be indicated to make diagnosis.

Answered 7/19/2013

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